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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.36, 12,797.16 and 5,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.36, 12,797.16 and 5,081.52 is: 7,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.36 : 12,797.16 = 5,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.36/12,797.16 = 5,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.36x = 12,797.16 × 5,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.36x = 65,029,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,029,024.48/9,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.46

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